Sony DSC-P5 Specification Guide
➤
1/1.8" 3.2 Million Pixel Effective Super
HAD™ CCD, 3.3 MP Gross
Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode)
CCDs provide high resolution for excellent
image quality shot after shot. HAD allows
more light to enter the imager, increasing
sensitivity and reducing noise.
Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode)
CCDs provide high resolution for excellent
image quality shot after shot. HAD allows
more light to enter the imager, increasing
sensitivity and reducing noise.
QXGA Image Resolution
Utilizing high quality CCD imagers, Sony
digital still cameras capture stunning
images in a variety of resolutions ideal for
photo quality printing.
Utilizing high quality CCD imagers, Sony
digital still cameras capture stunning
images in a variety of resolutions ideal for
photo quality printing.
Memory Stick
®
Media
A flash memory system that
currently holds up to 128 MB
of data on a tiny, transportable
currently holds up to 128 MB
of data on a tiny, transportable
unit that can be used in cameras,
camcorders, computers, printers, voice
recorders and Walkman
camcorders, computers, printers, voice
recorders and Walkman
®
portable stereos.
Memory Stick media is digital, powerful,
and transportable, and available in 8MB,
16MB, 32MB, 64MB and 128MB.
and transportable, and available in 8MB,
16MB, 32MB, 64MB and 128MB.
➤
3X Optical/6X Precision Digital Zoom
Zoom helps you frame
your shots for better digital
pictures. Bring distant
your shots for better digital
pictures. Bring distant
subjects closer or pull back for wide
shots. Precision Digital zoom extends the
optical zoom range by 2X without the
jagged edges of other designs, resulting
in smooth images.
shots. Precision Digital zoom extends the
optical zoom range by 2X without the
jagged edges of other designs, resulting
in smooth images.
14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion
14-bit Digital Extended
Processor captures the
dynamic range between light
Processor captures the
dynamic range between light
and dark areas of your subject, providing
an overall improvement without losing
detail (highlights and shadow).
an overall improvement without losing
detail (highlights and shadow).
AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator
Delivers a high level of
focusing accuracy when
shooting in low light and
focusing accuracy when
shooting in low light and
no-light situations.
E-Mail Mode
Stores a low-resolution
320 x 240 file in a separate
folder from the original
320 x 240 file in a separate
folder from the original
image for faster Internet uploads and
downloads.
downloads.
Intelligent Flash with Red-Eye Reduction
Provides the appropriate amount of flash
for optimum brightness and color accuracy
in virtually any lighting condition. The
Red-Eye Reduction system uses a series of
pre-flashes that causes the subject’s pupils
to contract, reducing the possibility of
reflection from the back of the eye that
causes the red-eye problem.
Provides the appropriate amount of flash
for optimum brightness and color accuracy
in virtually any lighting condition. The
Red-Eye Reduction system uses a series of
pre-flashes that causes the subject’s pupils
to contract, reducing the possibility of
reflection from the back of the eye that
causes the red-eye problem.
Video E-Mail Mode
Captures up to 60 seconds of 160 x 112
MPEG video for very small files that are
perfect for e-mailing to family and friends.
Captures up to 60 seconds of 160 x 112
MPEG video for very small files that are
perfect for e-mailing to family and friends.
MPEG Movie HQ Mode
Lets you capture 5, 10 or 15
seconds of MPEG video at
320 x 240 resolution. MPEG
seconds of MPEG video at
320 x 240 resolution. MPEG
HQ captures full screen video at 16
frames per second for smoother, more
realistic motion. MPEG HQ also provides
improved sound quality that rivals that of
analog camcorders.
frames per second for smoother, more
realistic motion. MPEG HQ also provides
improved sound quality that rivals that of
analog camcorders.
MPEG Movie EX
The MPEG Movie EX mode
allows the user to capture
MPEG files with audio, at a
allows the user to capture
MPEG files with audio, at a
resolution of 160 x 112 or 320 x 240, at
a length that is limited only by the
capacity of the Memory Stick media.
a length that is limited only by the
capacity of the Memory Stick media.
Clip Motion Mode
Animated function plays back
still images in succession in
1/2 second intervals. Clip
still images in succession in
1/2 second intervals. Clip
motion allows you to capture up to 10
frames in the GIF format and combines
them into a compact animated GIF file.
By varying time between shots you can
create a variety of entertaining animations
not possible with other motion capture
functions.
frames in the GIF format and combines
them into a compact animated GIF file.
By varying time between shots you can
create a variety of entertaining animations
not possible with other motion capture
functions.
1.5" 123K Pixel LCD Viewfinder
This 1.5" LCD features a pixel count that is
usually found only in larger LCD screens.
By using 123K pixels, the LCD presents the
images in even greater detail and clarity.
This 1.5" LCD features a pixel count that is
usually found only in larger LCD screens.
By using 123K pixels, the LCD presents the
images in even greater detail and clarity.
2-Shot Burst Mode
Capture 2 full resolution images at 2
frames per second, with one press of the
shutter button. Great for capturing
multiple fast action shots.
Capture 2 full resolution images at 2
frames per second, with one press of the
shutter button. Great for capturing
multiple fast action shots.
TEXT Mode (GIF)
Great for taking images of
documents. Text mode
captures images (GIF) with
documents. Text mode
captures images (GIF) with
much smaller file size without reducing
resolution.
resolution.
TIFF Mode
Digital images can be stored
in an uncompressed file
format (TIFF-Tagged Image
in an uncompressed file
format (TIFF-Tagged Image
File Format). Images are presented with all
the color information found in the original
shot with no compression, and are perfect
for use in graphic applications.
the color information found in the original
shot with no compression, and are perfect
for use in graphic applications.
USB Interface
Allows camera to connect to
the Universal Serial Bus
(USB) of Microsoft
the Universal Serial Bus
(USB) of Microsoft
®
Windows
®
& Macintosh
®
PCs. Simply plug in using
the supplied cable to your computers
USB port for fast, easy access to your
pictures.
USB port for fast, easy access to your
pictures.
Eye-Level Optical Viewfinder
Allows accurate framing and zooming
consistent with the camera’s optical zoom
at eye level, providing stability when
capturing fast moving subjects.
Allows accurate framing and zooming
consistent with the camera’s optical zoom
at eye level, providing stability when
capturing fast moving subjects.
Playback Zoom, Trim and Resize
Manipulates the picture
inside the camera. While
playing back your images on
inside the camera. While
playing back your images on
the camera, it allows you to edit your
images by zooming in (up to 5X) and
cropping your picture (up, down, left,
right). You can save the new image as a
separate file. Resize lets you save a copy
of an image to a smaller or larger file size.
images by zooming in (up to 5X) and
cropping your picture (up, down, left,
right). You can save the new image as a
separate file. Resize lets you save a copy
of an image to a smaller or larger file size.
UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS
USB
UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS
USB
F E A T U R E S
➤
S T E P - U P F E AT U R E
DSC-P5
Cyber-shot
®
Digital Still Camera